Only 35Lbs Down And Able To Eat Too Much :-(

[RainyGirl 10]

Surgery was July 17. I see others losing sooo much more while I am already stalling. I know I shouldn't be comparing but I am so frustrated. I also know 35lbs is a lot and wouldn't have lost it without the sleeve... guess I'm just expecting too much.

[slojo 150]

Make sure you're getting in your Protein, and measure out 1/2 cup food at a time. It takes your stomach a few minutes (30) to realize it's full...

[Lissa 2,631]

Rainy, 35 pounds lost is terrific! Don't down yourself for that! If you truly feel you're eating too much, start measuring portions and logging on My Fitness Pal or another food logger site. I bet you'll be surprised at how low your calories intake is at this point.

Never compare your weight loss to anyone else. You are losing at the perfect rate for yourself. You may want to mae certain you're drinking enough Water and meeting your Protein goals. For me, those are the two magic bullets in my weight loss journey. As long as I keep those two in line, I lose steadily, but not super fast.

I've also noticed that most of us reach the Century Club (100 pounds lost) around 9 months to a year out, no matter how slow or fast we start out losing. This is a journey, not a race, so be sure to enjoy the ride. It's exciting to get up every day and see pounds gone and watch our bodies reshape themselves, at least to me.

Good luck!!

[melting me 9]

I stalled at 40lbs only 2 weeks after surgery and have been in a stall for over 30 days. I workout, eat well, and am getting the Protein. I can tell my clothes are loose, I'm 6 sizes smaller, but the weight hasn't changed. Don't freak out, worry, or stress. Just keep doing what your supposed to be doing. You are in control.

[gmanbat 5,889]

I am able to eat too much as well.

That hasn't changed.

What has changed is that the sleeve has given me the power to eat the right amount without overpowering cravings oppressing me into submission to overeating.

If I don't heed the sleeve's warnings I defeat myself.

The brain must stay engaged.

Reminds me of a story of a rich guy from another country who came to America and bought an expensive motor home to see the USA. He got it out on the road, engaged the cruise control, and went back to microwave a snack.< /p>

Crash.

It is helpful but not automatic.

[Marty McSkinnystein 342]

I had my surgery the day before you, lost about the same as you and I feel like

it's a nice amount of weight lost. I stalled for a couple weeks, ate a little more carbs/calories and voila! the scale moved-- but that's controversial and my opinion only.

If you're doing the Protein, Water and whatever else the doctor said to you you can only go down.

[Carie 1]

My surgery was on July 16th, so we are VERY close to the same amount of time post op. I am down 33 pounds. I also feel like my loss is slower than others too, but am SO grateful for the pounds that are gone. Don't be discouraged, just keep measuring your food, get in your Water, Protein and exercise.... The weight will come off.

[tbearfan 9]

Hello,

I had my surgery 3 Jul and I stall all the time. I get frustrated because I watch my carbs and a lot of times only have Protein shakes. I thought the weight would fly off but instead I think it is attached to fly paper. It seems I'm able to eat too much as well. I can eat two or three ice-cube size servings instead of one. I have a fear that my stomach has stretched.

We will succeed.

[Lissa 2,631]

Tbearfan, You have probably NOT stretched your stomach! That's very difficult, if not impossible, to do. Are you back on soft solids yet? If so, you need to try to get your Protein from food as much as possible. Regular food (chicken, pork, beef) will keep you full longer than a Protein shake. It will also help your sleeve heal. The stomach needs the challenge of digesting regular foods, and solids will stay in your sleeve longer.

When the weight loss slows down, you need to do a few things. One is to log your food and Water intake. Getting too few calories is just as bad as eating too much because your body will not have the energy it needs to work at it's optimum potential. You also need to drink Water to help flush toxins, hormones and fat out of your system. WATER and Protein are the keys to losing weight.

Two, take your measurements now and then do it again at least monthly. I lose inches when my weight loss "stalls". I lost my first pants size during a stall and I've lost most of my inches since my weight loss (in pounds) slowed down. I've lost slightly over 15 pounds in the last three months, but I've dropped several pants and shirt sizes in that same 3 months.

Three, shake things up. Add in a few calories or carbs...or subtract them. Do more, or less, exercise than normal. Go dancing with friends, play at the park with the kids, or buy and do a new exercise video. Sometimes just changing the routine makes a huge change and causes your body to let go of a pound or three.

Four, ENJOY THE RIDE. FavoredOne, another poster here, is a huge advocate of this. Look for the NSV's (non scale victories), enjoy your clothes fitting better. Celebrate the little things along with the big milestones. This is NOT a race. It's your life...and you're on your way to a better, fitter, happier you. That should fill you with joy, rather than make you stress that you aren't losing weight at the same rate as someone else.

Good luck!!

[GeauxForIt 659]

Silver lining...I've heard losing slowly might not result in as much saggy skin!

[slojo 150]

I've enjoyed these posts on this topic very much,, i'm in a stall and they're just what i needed to hear Thank You!

[Teriiann 34]

I think that is great! Next time you go into a grocery store pick up a 20 pd bag of taters! I'm a cashier and every time I have to move or pick up something that I think is not heavy I think WOW I could loose triple that amount!

[SleeveShelly 75]

Also don't always go by the number on the scale. Just because you think you are stalling from losing pounds, you might be losing inches!! Good luck!!

[Ljp 157]

Surgery was July 17. I see others losing sooo much more while I am already stalling. I know I shouldn't be comparing but I am so frustrated. I also know 35lbs is a lot and wouldn't have lost it without the sleeve... guess I'm just expecting too much.

My surgery was July 16 & you hv lost more than me. I am losing slow & feel that it has a lot to do with Fluid intake. I just cant get the liquids down but im losing. The last I measured I had lost around 25 inches, so Im losing lol.

Its good that your losing. Thats a plus! I hv done the same thing...compare myself & that can be very frustrating. So try not to do that everyones body is diff & everyone will lose differently. What I hv been doing is comparing what I've lost now & calculating what I will hv lost in 4mo, 6mo, 8mo and that Excites me.

[Ljp 157]

What is a good calorie intake daily?

I hv alao enjoyed this post very much...learning.